With the Bio-Terrorism Act demanding stricter adherence to food product traceability standards, companies such as Chase Farms in Walkerville, Mich. are turning to IP surveillance as a way to closely monitor operations. Chase Farms, one of the largest vegetable processors in the Eastern United States, has installed an IP surveillance system that utilizes megapixel network cameras from Axis Communications along with IP video management software from Milestone.

Milestone has upgraded its powerful, and popular, Xprotect Enterprise video management software. Milestone XProtect Enterprise 6.5 is designed to handle the needs of large video surveillance installations and multi-site security camera systems by offering sophisticated management tools, fast search capabilities, flexible scheduling, analysis, and integration. Improvements have been made in the areas of audio support, storage, bandwidth use, data access support, and localization.

Designed to assist vehicle access control, traffic surveilance and law enforcement, Milestone's XProtect Analytics LPR 1.5 is a video analytics video management platform that uses special analytics to recognize and record license plate and other registration data from a wide variety of vehicles.

Charlestown, Rhode Island's new police station was built with features designed to handle future surveillance upgrades not only for video security in and around the station, but also for monitoring the entire community. The station's IP surveillance system uses a mix of Videology and Axis network cameras, analog IR cameras run through video encoders, and Milestone XProtect video management software.

The Three Counties Fairground, located in Worcester, England, recently installed an IP-based video surveillance system to prevent vandalism and cut down on criminal activity. The Showground, which hosts horticulture shows throughout the year, will also use the surveillance system to protect plants, machinery, and livestock. The components of the IP surveillance solution include Axis 2130 and Axis 213 network cameras, along with Milestone XProtect video management software.

Milestone and Vidient Systems have announced a partnership aimed to improve the effectiveness of video analytics in IP video surveillance. While Milestone is a leader in IP video management software, Vidient specializes in video analytics software for a range of security and safety applications. The two companies plan to integrate Vidient's SmartCatch 3.0 analytics software into the Milestone XProtect open platform solution for IP video management.

A new line of Sony network cameras with H.264 compression was recently released and will be supported by Milestone software. H.264 raises the bar for video compression, allowing for increased storage and optimized bandwidth without sacrificing high-resolution video and frame rates. Milestone has announced that its XProtect video management software will support the new Sony camera offerings and the H.264 compression standard.

Milestone Systems has released the latest incarnation of its XProtect Corporate video management software solution. Milestone XProtect Corporate 2.0 is designed for large-scale video surveillance applications. The software supports an unlimited number of security cameras, servers and users, and offers central control and intuitive access clients that simplify the process of managing big installations.

The Rhode Island Convention Center is no stranger to large crowds. The facility houses numerous events and conferences throughout the year. Like any venue where a healthy amount of people gather, security is a key concern. Recently, the complex embarked on a project to upgrade its analog surveillance system to one which uses IP cameras and video management software from Milestone.

The University of East Anglia, in Norwich, recently installed an IP-based surveillance system that employs Axis IP cameras and video servers, operating with Milestone Enterprise video management software. The system uses a mix of IP cameras, including the Axis 232D, and Axis 233D Network Dome cameras, to monitor the university's 320-acre campus. The cameras will help to ensure a safer environment for the 15,000 students and 3,000 staff who currently spend their time on the University grounds.

Axis IP cameras will soon be installed in 350 Ardene retail stores across Canada. Ardene is a popular fashion accessory retailer specializing in jewelry, clothing, footwear, and more. By implementing a new video surveillance solution, the company hopes to reduce shrinkage throughout its stores. Shoplifting is a major concern, especially in the jewelry department, because the items are small and easy to conceal. Another key concern is securing the areas where transactions take place. The Axis cameras will work to deter shoplifting, provide visual evidence of theft, and will also be used for merchandising and marketing purposes.

Netto, a Swedish supermarket chain, has turned to network cameras and IP video management software from Milestone Systems to help curtail robberies, theft, and shrinkage in its retail stores. The supermarkets were using analog CCTV systems, where surveillance footage was stored on video tapes. With the new IP-based surveillance equipment in place, Netto is hoping to take advantage of the technology's many benefits and cut down on those pesky issues which all retailers must face.

Milestone Systems has released version 2.0 of its XProtect Analytics video management software. XProtect Analytics is a sophisticated software platform that can support video analytics tools from different manufacturers under a single interface. This provides users with a future-proof solution that can handle new technology and makes it easy to search through video surveillance footage from multiple sources.

Milestone Systems has announced the latest edition of its XProtect Professional and XProtect Basis+ IP video software platforms. Milestone XProtect Professional 6.5 is designed for small to mid-sized surveillance installations, and can manage up to 64 IP cameras. Milestone XProtect Basis+ 6.5 is a single server surveillance system that can support up to 25 network cameras. Each new edition offers some exciting features that improve upon past releases.

IMS Research has published a new report that ranks Milestone Systems as the global leader in IP video surveillance software. The report rates Milestone as having the highest world market share for software-only vendors of open platform network video management solutions. The IMS Research report, entitled "The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment" was published last month.

IQinvision network cameras are proving to be quite popular in the Netherlands, specifically in Rotterdam, where the company reports at least 20 downtown shops are now using IQeye megapixel cameras. Area shopkeepers and local police are working together on a video security system that allows the police department to remotely monitor the IQeye cameras and access surveillance footage in instances of theft or emergencies. The surveillance system was launched in response to an increase in robberies throughout the commercial district. Response to the program has been so positive that the police department even won a Dutch innovation award for the deployment of the IQeye camera network.

JVC took Manufacturer of the Year honors at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS 2009) recently held in Las Vegas. JVC received the award for its line of embedded network video recorders, including the JVC VR-N1600U and VR-N900U, and its complete selection of IP network cameras. MIPS is an annual forum that allows advocates of open architecture IP video surveillance to evaluate the state of the IP video industry, and test out new plug-and-play applications.

IP video technology has enabled schools of all shapes and sizes to increase their overall level of security with scalable, cost-effective surveillance installations. Recently, the Louisiana School for the Deaf was in need of a new video security solution, and opted to choose a system incorporating ACTi network cameras and milestone video management software. The IP-based surveillance system provides comprehensive video surveillance for the sprawling 122-acre campus that features 18 buildings.

Milestone Systems just announced the release of the XProtect Software Development Kit (SDK) version 3.3, further positioning itself as a leader in open-platform IP video management. The Software Development Kit is used by authorized and certified Milestone partners to create integrated solutions that incorporate IP video into a wide range of network-based security and business systems. The SDK is also used internally by Milestone to develop integrated surveillance solutions for retail loss prevention, centralized surveillance, and matrix solutions.

Last year, members of Denmark's Hojstrup Housing Association decided the time had come to crack down on theft and vandalism. Sadly, such acts were a common problem throughout the housing area, often resulting in hefty repair costs. In an effort to cut down on these problems, and to create a safer environment overall, the association voted to move forward with an IP-based video surveillance project that would incorporate network cameras and Milestone XProtect Enterprise video management software. Today, 120 IP cameras monitor the properties, while authorized users can access both live and recorded footage from remote locations.

Even wild animals need video surveillance security. South Africa’s Kruger National Park has just installed a new video system using Milestone Systems IP video management software and Axis network cameras. About 2 million tourists a day visit the 7,000 square mile park, and the animals within the borders are at risk from poachers and vehicles driving in the area.

With high-profile clients like celebrities, politicians and even royalty, security is a top priority for the Hyde Park Dorchester Hotel in London. Security staff has outfitted the hotel with a future-proof system with Milestone XProtect Enterprise IP video management software at its heart. ACTi video encoders digitize data from already existing analog cameras and Axis network cameras have been installed in the spa of the hotel, the only area operating with purely IP network technology.

Milestone Systems has revealed the latest edition of its XProtect Enterprise IP video management software platform. XProtect Enterprise 7.0 offers a new administration interface and a host of tools that allow for faster deployments, intuitive surveillance operations, and easier maintenance. The software is designed to handle an unlimited number of cameras, servers, users, and sites.

Milestone Systems is on hand at ASIS International, showing off a sampling of video-enabled integrations from the company's many solution partners. Milestone is an industry leader in developing open-platform IP video software solutions that aim to drive the convergence of video surveillance and IP-based management systems. At ASIS, the company has set up a Milestone Solution Center which gives attendees a chance to experience multiple application integrations all in one location.

Last week at the ASIS trade show, it was announced that the VideoIQ iCVR line of intelligent IP cameras is now supported by Milestone XProtect video management software. This integration provides users with a seamless solution for proactive surveillance using advanced video analytics. The VideoIQ's iCVR camera is an innovative network camera that features a built-in DVR and integrated video management. The camera and iCVR encoders will now work with Milestone XProtect Enterpise software and version 2.0 of XProtect Corporate.

Milestone Systems and ioimage have announced a technology partnership in which ioimage intelligent network cameras and video servers will now be supported by Milestone's XProtect video management platform. The pairing gives users unique IP surveillance capabilities for applications of all sizes.

Milestone has released the XProtect Device Pack 4.5, which offers support for new devices, and updated support for existing devices on XProtect video management systems. The Device Pack 4.5 is valid for XProtect Basis, Basis +, Professional, Enterprise, Matrix, and XProtect Corporate software platforms.

This month marks the ten-year anniversary of AL Bank's transition from analog to IP-based video surveillance. Ten years ago the Denmark bank, which has 66 branches and about 1000 employees, switched to a network surveillance solution using open-platform IP video management software from Milestone Systems. Today, the bank continues to use Milestone software to manage a mix of 650 security cameras providing increased safety for customers, employees, and of course assets throughout its many locations.

Milestone Systems has announced the availability of its XProtect Device Pack 4.6. The updated device pack offers additional support for new and existing network cameras and IP video devices on XProtect Enterprise, Professional, Basis +, and XProtect Corporate video management platforms.

Milestone has just released its new XProtect Enterprise 7.0 software platform for management of medium to large-scale IP video surveillance installations. XProtect is an open platform solution that offers powerful tools for IP video management and recording, and easy integration with third party systems. Milestone XProtect Enterprise 7 is geared towards larger applications, including multi-site camera deployments.

Milestone Systems has released the Device Pack 4.7 update for its XProtect video management software platform. XProtect Device Pack 4.7 offers support for new IP cameras and devices along with updated support for existing devices.

Milestone Systems has announced the upcoming releases of XProtect Analytics 2.1, a framework that allows integration of multiple video content analysis (VCA) systems from different manufacturers all operating within a single user interface. With XProtect Analytics 2.1, operators can instantly display, search and compare alerts from multiple video analytics systems.

A new IP-based surveillance system is up and running at Casino Copenhagen. The system features several hundred network cameras all managed with Milestone XProtect IP video software. Like all casinos, Casino Copenhagen relies on video surveillance to meet strict security requirements, and to manage internal procedures. Using Milestone software, operators are able to control hundreds of IP cameras simultaneously, view live and archived video at the same time, and quickly export video evidence to authorities when necessary.

The Milestone XProtect Device Pack 4.8 is now available for users of XProtect IP video software. This device pack offers support for new IP video cameras and devices, plus updated support for existing devices from such popular brands as ACTi, Arecont Vision, Axis, Bosch, D-Link, Sanyo and more.

Milestone Systems is in Birmingham, UK this week for the 2010 IFSEC event. Representatives from the company are showcasing the latest XProtect video management software offerings and a host of new open-platform IP video solutions. The highlight is milestone's Smart Client 5.0, which is available with XProtect Corporate 3.1. The idea behind XProtect Corporate 3.1 is to provide a platform that can integrate with any other type of management system as well as third-party devices and utilities. This open platform helps customers get the most out of their surveillance systems, and is geared towards those with enterprise-level surveillance requirements.

Milestone Systems and Sony recently announced a new joint venture that aims to improve the reliability of IP surveillance through edge recording (or recording straight to the camera). The system is called Edge Storage, and it basically works as stand-by storage in case of an outage or a lost connection. Footage is stored on camera, and when the connection is restored, it's automatically delivered from the camera to the Milestone XProtect server.

The Douglas Village Shopping Center in Cork County, Ireland has installed a new IP surveillance system featuring network cameras from Axis and Milestone XProtect video management software. The goal of the system is to not only improve security, but also help the shopping center to better manage its operations and improve customer service. Milestone XProtect Enterprise open-platform software provides the center with a platform for integration with video analytics, access control, intercoms, and a sophisticated parking system.

Users of Milestone XProtect video management software can now download the updated XProtect Device Pack 4.9 straight form the manufacturer. The XProtect Device Pack 4.9 provides support for a host of new IP cameras and devices from leading brands such as Axis, ACTi, Bosch, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba. Specific models supported by Device Pack 4.9 include the new Axis M10, M11, and M30 network camera series, Panasonic's fresh batch of i-Pro HD cameras, and the new lineup of Sony HDTV network cameras.

Goodwill Industries locations in Illinois are turning to Axis IP cameras and Milestone software to help manage loss prevention, increase security, and improve employee training. The IP-based surveillance solution features Axis HDTV network cameras operating with Milestone XProtect Professional IP video software. Goodwill Industries is a nonprofit retail and social service organization that sells donated goods in an effort to support their mission. The organization's primary goal in installing the new surveillance system is to reduce the amount of theft, not just from outsiders, but also employees. While shoplifting is a big problem, internal theft accounts for close to 48 percent of the organization's losses.

Erste Bank Ukraine has completed installation of over 1000 IP network cameras throughout its 139 retail branches, with Milestone IP video software managing the large-scale surveillance network. The software was chosen to manage a mix of IP cameras from such popular manufacturers as Axis, Sony, JVC and IQinVision.

Milestone Systems XProtect Enterprise video management software is taking center stage in the video surveillance operations of Bulgaria's Varna and Burgas airports. Each airport has installed several hundred Axis IP network cameras along with IBM servers all operating on a Cisco network infrastructure. Both surveillance solutions are using Milestone software to access cameras and manage airport surveillance footage.

Milestone XProtect Device Pack 5.0 is now available, offering increased support for a host of new IP cameras and devices. Users of XProtect Enterprise, Professional and Essential video management software editions can now download the updated XProtect Device Pack 5.0 straight from the Milestone website. Milestone's XProtect Device Pack 5.0 delivers support for new products from such leading manufacturers as ACTi, Axis, Honeywell, JVC, Mobotix, Pelco and more.

Milestone Systems has released a free version of its popular XProtect software platform. It's called Milestone Xprotect Go, and you can now pick it up as a free download from the Milestone Systems website. XProtect Go offers a wide set of features and allows users to view and manage up to 8 security cameras. The software is easy to use, and serves as the perfect startup solution for small business and home surveillance applications.

With over 400 facilities and 53,000 students, staff and visitors to contend with on a daily basis, efficiently monitoring the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus was a challenge for the 55-member campus police force. To help combat everyday challenges such as thefts on and around campus, including a string of laptop thefts from the university library, security officials turned to Milestone video management software and Axis network cameras to provide the school with a secure surveillance solution that would help the police increase security around campus.

Milestone recently released XProtect Device Pack 5.1 that updates support for new devices on their video management software platforms including XProtect Enterprise, Professional, Essential, Go, and Corporate. The 5.1 version Device Pack also includes support for new firmware on a range of different devices and solves different software issues that were related to Device Pack 5.0.

For small businesses in need of an intuitive video management platform, we recently added Milestone XProtect Essential to our software selection at VideoSurveillance.com. XProtect Essential offers cost-effective video management and can support up to 26 cameras and five simultaneous users. Software users can access recordings locally or remotely over the Internet.

Milestone, one of the leading providers of video management software introduced Service Releases for several of their XProtect software platforms. As of today, Service Releases are available for XProtect Enterprise 7.0, XProtect Professional 7.0, XProtect Essential 1.0, and XProtect Go 1.0 installations.

Last month Milestone Systems was awarded the 2010 Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year for North America by Axis Communications during the annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC). Milestone is one of the leading providers of open platform IP video management software.

Earlier this week Milestone released XProtect Device Pack 5.2, which includes support for new devices and updated support for existing devices on their XProtect video management software platform. The Device Pack also includes support for new firmware on a range of different devices and solves different issues related to Device Pack 5.1.

Located in Minnesota, Scott County Jail (SCJ) houses 264 beds and holds male, female and juvenile offenders. With 160 cells and nearly 90,000 square feet, the vast detention center poses a challenge for video surveillance. Using Milestone software and a real-time video analytics system embedded in an Axis encoder, SCJ implemented a comprehensive real-time surveillance solution.

Today Milestone Systems announced the release of version 4.0 of their XProtect Corporate software. XProtect Corporate is open platform IP video management software designed for use with high-capacity, multi-site installations. The software supports an unlimited number of cameras and users.

Vivotek recently partnered with Milestone Systems and developed a new testing regime for ONVIF compatibility to help ensure that surveillance products will perform reliably without running into unanticipated incompatibilities. In recent years, Vivotek has taken an active role in developing ONVIF-compatible technology and products.

Milestone Systems recently announced its impending release of a new product, the XProtect Essential NVR. Designed for easy setup and usability, this stand alone network video recorder comes equipped with preinstalled video management software and runs on Windows 7.

Milestone XProtect software is monitoring beaches and ocean swells around the world with its powerful network video management tools. Australian and American coastal management officials are connecting IP cameras to the open platform IP video management software to reap the benefits of secure live monitoring, real-time data collection and camera controls.

This past January, France unveiled its new multisport stadium to the world, complete with an innovative network camera system featuring Milestone Xprotect and Sony IP cameras. Located in Le Mans, the large venue can support up to 38,000 people during concerts and 25,000 during sporting events such as soccer and rugby. With such a vast capacity, MMArena poses a challenging surveillance scenario.

Milestone XProtect Essential has been named the Professional Security Installer Software Product of 2011. Since its release last year, XProtect Essential has been lauded for its ease of use, affordable price point and broad functionality.

When people head out on the town looking for a bit of adventure, most don't want to compromise their safety for a good time. Increasingly, clubs like Karel van Mander in Copenhagen, Denmark, are installing video surveillance systems to help keep crime and violence out. This upscale night club recently began using Milestone XProtect to manage its network video surveillance system. In addition to increasing safety and security, the nightclub also uses the system to provide proof in the case of discrimination claims.

When Alloin, an international player in the freight and courier market needed a video management software solution to help support their anti-intruder video surveillance system for their 33 courier depots, they turned to Milestone XProtect Enterprise. XProtect Enterprise is ideally suited for handling multi-site operations with rich functionality and resilience on high data traffic servers.

Good news for Milestone XProtect users; Milestone has further expanded its comprehensive list of supported IP cameras with the new XProtect Device Pack 5.6. This free upgrade also offers updated support for IP cameras previously supported by XProtect.

Arecont Vision named Milestone Systems its technology partner of the year. This award is reserved to recognize partners with whom Arecont Vision has joined forces with to expand and support the market for megapixel network surveillance camera systems.

If you’ve been shopping for an IP camera, chances are you’ve seen the phrase ‘ONVIF-compliant.’ But what does that really mean? ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global and open industry forum that was formed to facilitate the development and use of a global open standard for physical IP-based security products. The forum aims to standardize how IP products within the video surveillance industry communicate with each other.

Milestone Systems is keeping the new product momentum going at ASIS International 2011 by announcing a full refresh of their XProtect product line. Milestone also introduced the new XProtect Express, a budget-friendly version of the popular VMS software.